Auto
New fuel economy tests
Saturday, June 14th, 2008Starting with the 2008 model year vehicles, the estimated miles per gallon will be calculated off a new set of tests. They will include a more accurate mpg than the old tests which are now more than 40 years old. The new testing will take into account faster speeds and acceleration, air conditioner use, and [...]
Gas saving tips: Myths
Friday, May 16th, 2008Gas saving tips are everywhere and becoming more and more popular as the price per gallon goes higher. I just posted last week about Wayne and his insane gas mileage. This week I found an article from CNN Money that lists 6 gas-saving myths by Peter Valdes-Dapena. While some of these might have a slight, [...]
150 MPG! from Wayne Gerdes
Friday, May 9th, 2008In the article from Reader’s Digest, Ease on Down the Road: Fuel-Efficient Drivers, by Dennis Gaffney, we learn how Wayne Gerdes gets 150 mpg. Yes, he does get a little extreme in achieving this, but even getting half of that is still better than the majority of drivers. In this article, Dennis Gaffney visits Wayne [...]
Saving money on car insurance
Sunday, April 13th, 2008It can be hard to find areas to save substantial amounts of money. By spending a little time checking your current auto insurance policy or shopping for a new quote you can sometimes save as much as a few hundred dollars. Most websites for insurance agencies will give you an online quote instantly or [...]